Plan a Merry Christmas With These Ideas
Craft
Countdown the days until Christmas with this crafty felt ring garland. It's easy to make and takes very little time, money or supplies, but it's a festive decoration that will go a long way in getting the kids excited for Santa's arrival on December 25th!
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Add some holiday cheer to a plain wreath this year with roses and berries for an easy DIY way to decorate your home.
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Add a customized touch to any Christmas gift this year with a DIY tag. It doesn't require much more time, work or money to do, but will add so much more cheer to your gift!
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Add some delectable fun to the Christmas table this year or pass them out as gifts to friends and neighbors - either way, we bet you'll love our Santa mason jar cakes as much as we do!
Cookies
Make a batch of these delicious Christmas cookies for your holiday party guests or even Santa. No matter who these cookies are intended for, they will definitely make everyone feel Jolly!
Inspiration
We love receiving holiday cards in the mail, but photo Christmas cards are our favorites. Not only is it a more personal greeting, but a photo card allows us to see those we love smiling and hang onto the card and display it around the house for a much longer period of time.
Story
As a mom, you're big Christmas wish may be a smiling photo of your kiddies with Santa, but it can't be that simple, can it? Our contributor, Karen Perkins, shares her greatest Christmas wish for the past few years and why it's OK it hasn't come true, yet.
Tradition
Moving into a new home brings promise, expectation and joy. For new families, creating Christmas traditions that will shape years of celebrating once they're set up in their home is important. Don't be overwhelmed with the task, and don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
Drinks
Spike your holidays with some of our tasty Christmas cocktails! We've taken some of our favorite winter flavors and shaken, stirred, and sipped on them. Now it's your turn to mix up your favorites to celebrate the holidays with.
Inspiration
Create your Christmas stockings to give your holiday decor a more personalized touch. Get inspiration from these creative and festive Christmas stocking craft ideas.
Craft
Gift your favorite friends and loved ones with a homemade bar of candy cane soap. DIY soap isn't as hard as you might think, so don't be intimidated! Try out our simple tutorial for a Christmas idea anyone would love.
Story
We all know THAT family. You know, the family that we could swear National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was based off of? Well, our contributor Karen has a hubby who would definitely give Clark Griswald a run for his money.
Cupcakes
Christmas is the sweetest time of the year. Add an extra dose of sugar to your holiday parties with these scrumptious and sweet cupcakes!
Craft
Christmas parties abound during the holiday season. Make sure you show your hostess how much you appreciate her hospitality with a simple gesture. These DIY coasters are easy and inexpensive, but personalized and thoughtful - the perfect gift!
Real Party
Host a Christmas cookie exchange party this year to get into the holiday spirit and to get your baking done! We've got all the tips you need to plan one, plus lots of delicious cookie and cocoa recipes to make it special!